I had a lady contact me to see if I could make her some memory items from her late Father's necktie collection. I've never sewn anything like that and since it was a no rush job I thought I would give it a try.
She sent me Pinterest photos of a clutch, a purse and pillows. Sounds easy enough. Here is what I was able to come up with.
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| Lots of neckties |
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| Clutch |
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Inside/Lined clutch
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The larger purse was a little trickier. I made the strap from leftover tie pieces. I also added an interior pocket to the lining and a magnetic snap closure.
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Purse
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| Lined with magnetic snap |
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| Interior with pockets |
I made two pillows since I already had the pillow forms in my stash. These were probably the easiest item to sew up. I also added an invisible zipper. Can you see it? LOL! The ties are on both sides of the pillow.
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| Memory Ties Pillow #1 |
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| Memory Pillow #2 |
There were 7 ties that I really couldn't use in the other memory items because they were directional. He was a Preacher so I saved all the ties with Bibles, crosses, etc to use in a memory frame.
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| Memory Frame |
There were still many ties leftover so I thought a Christmas Tree skirt would be nice. This project got heavy quickly. It must weigh 15lbs! But I think that this is my Favorite memory item yet.
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| Extra Ties |
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| I liked this stitch |
The skirt is over 36" in diameter. It's huge & heavy.
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| Christmas Tree Skirt |
The lady liked all the items but asked could she send the Christmas tree skirt back and have me make an additional 5 clutches! OMG! Nowhere in her brief text did she say she wanted multiple clutches. I had no plans to take the tree skirt apart so I just bit my tongue and made 5 more clutches.
Since I did not have the original clutch here for measurements & I was scrounging tie scraps for these 5 clutches I had to make these clutches smaller. It is what it is. Designers choice?
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| 5 more clutches |
I think I am done sewing for other people. My new word is NO! If I can say it to my kids, I should be able to say it to strangers. Right? I've asked Dear Hubby to help me with my new resolution of saying No.
I really want to sew "me" something.....................
Until next time...........
Bonnie
They are all beautiful. I hope she paid you well for your lovely work. I have seen where if you mention the going rate per hour for a seamstress it tends to put people off, if a direct "no" is difficult.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments. No, she hasn't paid. The final kick in the butt. I should have known better. Live & Learn. I think I'll stick to sewing for myself!
DeleteYou are a lovely person! That tree skirt was gorgeous and your memory frame so special. I hope she appreciates your craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind comments! Warms my heart!
DeleteThese are all so beautiful! How very clever of you.
ReplyDeleteHow special. I particularly love the memory frame. I learned NO a long time ago. There are people I will sew for and most that I just say no to. My problem is that I fret too much over things being perfect for other people, then I shut down and don't enjoy what I am doing. Plus there are those that take advantage.
ReplyDeleteAre you my twin? I do the same thing, I think my sewing isn't good enough and I fret way too much and end up being miserable. I think I'm going to stick to sewing for ME! Thanks for being my cheerleader!
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